As the Virginia Federation of NARFE, welcomes the New Year, I want to extend heartfelt wishes to every member of the Virginia Federation of NARFE for a happy, healthy, and prosperous 2026.
Attention – Open Season Is Almost Over
As we enter the final days of Open Season, please take a moment to review your FEHB, FEDVIP, and FSAFEDS options for 2025. This is your annual opportunity to ensure your coverage meets your needs, especially with changes in premiums, formularies, Medicare coordination, and out-of-pocket costs.
If you have questions, now is the time to ask—don’t wait until the last day.
Open Season closes Monday, December 9 at 11:59 p.m. EST.
Please make your selections as soon as possible so you’re fully prepared for the year ahead.
Federal Employee Education & Assistance Fund (FEEA) Applications PAUSED
The Federal Employee Education & Assistance Fund (FEEA) has paused their current application intake for the Shutdown Assistance Grants due to having reached their funding limit.
Recruitment Tools
Whether your recruitment efforts occur in a federal building, at a health fair or as part of a local event that draws members from the federal community, how one presents NARFE is critical to success.
Distinguished Members
The NARFE “Distinguished Member” is earned by a members who has maintained membership 20 consecutive years or more.
Alzheimer’s Semipostal Fundraising Stamp
October is Alzheimer’s Month – every month is Alzheimer’s Month! The United States Postal Service (USPS) resumed the sale of the Alzheimer’s Semipostal fundraising stamp on October 5, 2020, following changes to rules governing semipostal stamps. Did you know you can still purchase them? Every stamp is a step toward the cure!
We’re Building Something New!
The Virginia Federation of NARFE is building a new website, made possible by NARFE HQ’s Microsoft platform
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